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Chasing After Aoi Koshiba #2
Persiguiendo a Aoi Koshiba nº 02/04
高校2年の夏、キラキラしたい外面命な養殖女「成田佐穂子」は
体育会系で天然女子「小柴葵」に出会ってしまった。
二人は友達として少しずつ距離を詰めていくが、
ある日、葵が三輪正二に告白され――。
動揺を隠せない佐穂子は初めて気持ちを認識する。
政宗くんのリベンジ原作:竹岡葉月と人気イラストレーター:フライが描く、
パンチドランクラブストーリー第2弾!!
体育会系で天然女子「小柴葵」に出会ってしまった。
二人は友達として少しずつ距離を詰めていくが、
ある日、葵が三輪正二に告白され――。
動揺を隠せない佐穂子は初めて気持ちを認識する。
政宗くんのリベンジ原作:竹岡葉月と人気イラストレーター:フライが描く、
パンチドランクラブストーリー第2弾!!
218 pages, Paperback
First published June 27, 2020
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October 21, 2021
I feel like the title may be letting us know that no one truly sees Aoi Koshiba for who she really is - they're chasing the ideals they think she embodies. It's a neat way to tell a story, disguising it as a romance when it might better be termed a story about what people think romance ought to be.
Plus it's got Fly's art. I'd read a car manual cover to cover if she illustrated it.
Plus it's got Fly's art. I'd read a car manual cover to cover if she illustrated it.
September 2, 2021
As the reunion continues, Anna flashes back to her own story, which involves Sahoko and also goes pretty gay. Meanwhile, Sahoko is about to learn a lot about herself when Aoi starts dating…
The framing device for this series, the high school reunion, is a conceit I really love because not only does it let us weave in and out of the timeline at various points if the author wants, but it also layers on an extra bit of mystery. It looks like Aoi and Sahoko drifted apart, but what happened? How close did they get? I want to know so bad!
Anna’s section is really well done, starting off with her getting a boyfriend for what seems like a rather hefty ‘sure okay’ to being asked out and her frosty persona persists as her relationship progresses. She seems trapped without knowing why, but don’t worry, she’ll figure it out.
Of course, that happens when a karaoke excursion with Riko, Anna, and Sahoko goes very sideways as a wager gets involved and Sahoko proves more than up to the challenge. It’s leads to quite the change for Anna and it adds yet another angle, as the spectre of unrequited love rears its head. The inherent melancholy of a reunion and seeing how much you’ve left behind you is very well realized.
Elsewhere, I genuinely feel bad for the poor loners in the Home Ec. Club, who are suddenly forced to deal with a gaggle of slightly (very) judgmental popular girls crashing their safe space. The poor club president gets a real thrashing this time. Honestly it’s not my favourite section, but it does pay off towards the end.
The other big deal this volume revolves around Aoi and her potential date, with a guy, that Sahoko helps her prepare for. It goes without saying that Sahoko’s extensive help ends up being about a hundred times more romantic than the actual date. It’s got two major sections and both are completely adorable (those pancakes!).
Although, in classic manga fashion, Sahoko tries to snoop on things and it goes hilariously sideways (even after hurting Aoi accidentally), leading to what might be the most understated, yet overstated, moment of realizing you’re possibly a lesbian that I’ve ever seen. And a fantastic double dump moment.
Aoi and Sahoko make for a great pairing, but there’s definitely a friction where the girls seem very into one another, but they’re not sharing any of this information. There’s a lot of relationship potential, but it’s being stalled out by a failure to express anything. I’m curious to see if this turns into the thing that kept them apart or if it’ll be something louder and more dramatic.
I definitely enjoy the way that Aoi cares nothing for the opinion of others and wants to just do as she pleases, while Sahoko is certainly more focused on trying to be trendy and popular after her middle school life. They aren’t overlapping much in commonality, but in this case it’s the friction that generates the sparks. Some pairings are real head scratchers, but not this one.
Whatever happens, and let’s not forget the stellar return to the present at the end of this volume (next volume now please), it’ll look good - Fly’s art is on point as usual. They’re one of the best manga artists going and I can’t think of anybody in the yuri space in particular who does such an exemplary job.
4.5 stars and maybe rounding up next time, some of the Home Ec stuff didn’t quite work for me here, but everything else is a treat. There’s a lot more to be said with these characters and I am very excited to listen in on every word of it.
The framing device for this series, the high school reunion, is a conceit I really love because not only does it let us weave in and out of the timeline at various points if the author wants, but it also layers on an extra bit of mystery. It looks like Aoi and Sahoko drifted apart, but what happened? How close did they get? I want to know so bad!
Anna’s section is really well done, starting off with her getting a boyfriend for what seems like a rather hefty ‘sure okay’ to being asked out and her frosty persona persists as her relationship progresses. She seems trapped without knowing why, but don’t worry, she’ll figure it out.
Of course, that happens when a karaoke excursion with Riko, Anna, and Sahoko goes very sideways as a wager gets involved and Sahoko proves more than up to the challenge. It’s leads to quite the change for Anna and it adds yet another angle, as the spectre of unrequited love rears its head. The inherent melancholy of a reunion and seeing how much you’ve left behind you is very well realized.
Elsewhere, I genuinely feel bad for the poor loners in the Home Ec. Club, who are suddenly forced to deal with a gaggle of slightly (very) judgmental popular girls crashing their safe space. The poor club president gets a real thrashing this time. Honestly it’s not my favourite section, but it does pay off towards the end.
The other big deal this volume revolves around Aoi and her potential date, with a guy, that Sahoko helps her prepare for. It goes without saying that Sahoko’s extensive help ends up being about a hundred times more romantic than the actual date. It’s got two major sections and both are completely adorable (those pancakes!).
Although, in classic manga fashion, Sahoko tries to snoop on things and it goes hilariously sideways (even after hurting Aoi accidentally), leading to what might be the most understated, yet overstated, moment of realizing you’re possibly a lesbian that I’ve ever seen. And a fantastic double dump moment.
Aoi and Sahoko make for a great pairing, but there’s definitely a friction where the girls seem very into one another, but they’re not sharing any of this information. There’s a lot of relationship potential, but it’s being stalled out by a failure to express anything. I’m curious to see if this turns into the thing that kept them apart or if it’ll be something louder and more dramatic.
I definitely enjoy the way that Aoi cares nothing for the opinion of others and wants to just do as she pleases, while Sahoko is certainly more focused on trying to be trendy and popular after her middle school life. They aren’t overlapping much in commonality, but in this case it’s the friction that generates the sparks. Some pairings are real head scratchers, but not this one.
Whatever happens, and let’s not forget the stellar return to the present at the end of this volume (next volume now please), it’ll look good - Fly’s art is on point as usual. They’re one of the best manga artists going and I can’t think of anybody in the yuri space in particular who does such an exemplary job.
4.5 stars and maybe rounding up next time, some of the Home Ec stuff didn’t quite work for me here, but everything else is a treat. There’s a lot more to be said with these characters and I am very excited to listen in on every word of it.
December 25, 2022
Hardly anything happens in the present day at the class reunion, while the flashbacks firm up a romantic triangle that is probably meant to make the book more interesting, but just adds to the melancholy tone that threatens to suffocate the characters and the story.
The art is very well done, but the story is so thin and lacks any innovations or hooks or even tension thanks to the split timeline revealing where everyone ends up. I have another volume on hand, so I'll read it, but it may be the last one for me unless the series concludes soon.
The art is very well done, but the story is so thin and lacks any innovations or hooks or even tension thanks to the split timeline revealing where everyone ends up. I have another volume on hand, so I'll read it, but it may be the last one for me unless the series concludes soon.
January 3, 2024
3.5 stars rounded up
The series is starting to flesh out the side characters, which I am enjoying.
The series is starting to flesh out the side characters, which I am enjoying.
January 8, 2024
And the plot thickens?
May 12, 2023
Just as Sahoko starts to struggle with her feelings for Aoi, another girl in her friendship group begins to have a similar struggle - this time Anna, after getting involved in a bland relationship of convenience with an older boy, ends up sharing a kiss with Sahoko as a “punishment” for losing a karaoke game. Anna’s own revelation about her feelings is well done and introduces not only a “rival” for Sahoko in the past at high school but adds an intriguing dimension to their story in the present at the reunion.
As a framing device, the high school reunion is well chosen allowing the story to weave back and forth in time and highlight these girls’ burgeoning feelings and the difficulties they have in acknowledging them both then and now.
Meanwhile, Sahoko helps Aoi get ready for a date with a boy and it’s a far cuter scene than the date itself. As Sahoko and another rival for Aoi’s affections (one of the club presidents) stake out the date, silly misunderstandings occur and yet the final scenes with Sahoko and Aoi begin to address their feelings for each other.
This second volume adds quite a bit of extra plot development while still keeping the core of the story moving forward. Fly’s artwork is, as usual, excellent. Sahoko is chasing after Aoi at full speed but what are they going to do when they finally catch up with each other?
As a framing device, the high school reunion is well chosen allowing the story to weave back and forth in time and highlight these girls’ burgeoning feelings and the difficulties they have in acknowledging them both then and now.
Meanwhile, Sahoko helps Aoi get ready for a date with a boy and it’s a far cuter scene than the date itself. As Sahoko and another rival for Aoi’s affections (one of the club presidents) stake out the date, silly misunderstandings occur and yet the final scenes with Sahoko and Aoi begin to address their feelings for each other.
This second volume adds quite a bit of extra plot development while still keeping the core of the story moving forward. Fly’s artwork is, as usual, excellent. Sahoko is chasing after Aoi at full speed but what are they going to do when they finally catch up with each other?
September 19, 2021
Still adorable, melancholic, and charming, I can’t wait for the third volume!!
November 5, 2021
I liked this volume, I like the character development and plot. I do wish it had a little recap of the previous volume and guide to the characters at the beginning.
April 8, 2022
this is a roller coaster. the mc is slowly finding out that she's gay for koshiba-san on VOL.2.
So what even prompted her to kiss Aoi on volume 1 ?
So what even prompted her to kiss Aoi on volume 1 ?
May 10, 2022
School life is kind of like salad dressing. Cute relationship manga. Always so unsure of themselves.
October 1, 2022
1.5 stars.
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April 3, 2023After taking a little break and coming back to this series, overlapping with reading other Yuri, I got confused by the first chapter focusing on Anna. Got back into it, and I’ll probably read #3.
March 15, 2024
How is a series this mid?
December 26, 2024
Wow, I felt their butterflies !!! This is such a great story so far I’m nervous to finish it but excited!!! Yay women!
October 10, 2021
An interesting premise, but it's a wee bit confusing.
All the jumping back and forth between second year high school and third year university. Some of the girls have changed appearance, and it's not always clear who's who. There's also a lot of unanswered questions, like at Uni when she says she's not going to the reunion, and asks the taller brunette if she's going (short answer: no) but who is she? Confusing. I can see what the Mangaka is trying to accomplish here, the delivery just doesn't really work. Too much flip flops and confusion over who's who. I imagine, as further volumes come out, there will be more character identities and development, at least, I'm hoping so. Hopefully also the Mangaka can tie things together a bit better.
All the jumping back and forth between second year high school and third year university. Some of the girls have changed appearance, and it's not always clear who's who. There's also a lot of unanswered questions, like at Uni when she says she's not going to the reunion, and asks the taller brunette if she's going (short answer: no) but who is she? Confusing. I can see what the Mangaka is trying to accomplish here, the delivery just doesn't really work. Too much flip flops and confusion over who's who. I imagine, as further volumes come out, there will be more character identities and development, at least, I'm hoping so. Hopefully also the Mangaka can tie things together a bit better.
September 7, 2024
Overall: 4/5
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Art: 4/5
Characters: 4/5
Entertainment: 4/5
Plot: 3/5
Storytelling: 3/5
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Recommend: Yes
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Whereas I felt entertained reading the first volume, I thoroughly enjoyed this volume. The reader gets to learn more about the characters' motivations, relationship dynamics become more fleshed out, and there is a love triangle.
The theme of unpacking feelings and compulsory heterosexuality continue to take place with multiple characters.
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Art: 4/5
Characters: 4/5
Entertainment: 4/5
Plot: 3/5
Storytelling: 3/5
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Recommend: Yes
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Whereas I felt entertained reading the first volume, I thoroughly enjoyed this volume. The reader gets to learn more about the characters' motivations, relationship dynamics become more fleshed out, and there is a love triangle.
The theme of unpacking feelings and compulsory heterosexuality continue to take place with multiple characters.
September 11, 2021
Ooh.
This is definitely getting better. I wasn't sure about the first volume, but it's taking a turn in a good direction.. I think. I didn't care much for Sahoko in the beginning, but she's growing on me too. I want Anna -Chan to find happiness as well. I really like her. Can't wait to see what happens next.
This is definitely getting better. I wasn't sure about the first volume, but it's taking a turn in a good direction.. I think. I didn't care much for Sahoko in the beginning, but she's growing on me too. I want Anna -Chan to find happiness as well. I really like her. Can't wait to see what happens next.
January 31, 2022
My favorite character is the half-Japanese best friend and I am so disappointed that she cannot get over the MC :(
I will say that I appreciate the pace of development of this story, because we all know the never-ending pining and questioning of many a yuri manga.
I will say that I appreciate the pace of development of this story, because we all know the never-ending pining and questioning of many a yuri manga.
November 26, 2021
I thought this would solve my confusion, but it made it worse
April 15, 2022
This is the first yuri series that I’ve read, and so far it’s pretty good. The characters definitely have chemistry, and at least there’s no random incest, right?
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